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Socially Responsible Business Practices: How Tammy Donnelly Making a Difference

May 15, 2025

In today’s changing business environment,  success is not measured only in terms of the bottom line and the next qualification or growth certificate. Instead, business people like Tammy Donnelly, the owner of 340 Real Estate Co. in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, are demonstrating that social responsibility and moral leadership can shape a company’s identity and impact in powerful ways.

A Business Built on Values

A fixture in St. John since 1978, Tammy Donnelly offers her real estate clients the benefit of decades of local knowledge and dedication. But the real thing about Tammy is how people-focused she is. At 340 Real Estate, purpose extends beyond real estate transactions – it’s about building trust, investing in the island, and protecting its unparalleled culture and unparalleled environment.

Giving Back to the Community

It’s Tammy’s stand on being socially conscious, and that’s woven into everything she does in her business every day. She participates in through consistent donating and being active in, to name a few but not all:

• St. John Cancer Fund –  critical resources for residents requiring medical help.

• Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park – maintaining the beauty and health of the island ecosystem.

• Animal Care Center of St. John – for animal rescue and adoption.

• Love City Pan Dragons — nurturing youthful talent and cultural heritage through music.

She is more than a donor. Tammy is out in the community volunteering her time, sharing her skills and promoting local causes.

Ethical Leadership in the Real World of Real Estate

Working in one of the hottest locations in the Caribbean, Tammy understands the environmental and social implications of real estate development. She not only promotes green awareness and sustainable lifestyle habits through teaching but also promotes working with partners who believe in sustainable growth.

Leading by Example

As a former president of the St. John Board of Realtors and a member of various community organizations, Tammy leadership sounds of integrity, transparency and inclusiveness. Her team is no different, adopting a culture where doing good for the community is every bit as important as closing sales.

A Model for Others

Tammy Donnelly’s story is embodied proof that businesses succeed when they serve as stewards of their communities. Her socially conscious model for entrepreneurship is not only helping to keep the natural and cultural treasures of St. John alive, they’re inspiring a new generation of business owners to lead with heart.

“The island has blessed me so much,” Tammy says. “It’s only fair that I give back in any way that I can.”

Tammy Donnelly is proof that you can be a successful entrepreneur and have strong values. By putting people and planet over profits, she’s establishing a legacy of impact — one property, one act of service, one connection at a time.